PLANET AFYA PLUS
Apiculture Empowerment Program
Empower 3,500 Farmers in Busia County Through Sustainable Beekeeping
The Vision
Under the PAP(K) Apiculture Empowerment Program, we are transforming rural livelihoods through sustainable apiculture — turning beekeeping
into a source of income, employment, and environmental restoration across Busia County, Kenya.
Our goal is to empower 3,500 smallholder farmers (100 farmers per ward) with the tools, training, and support needed to run successful apiaries.
The Sponsorship Model: “Sponsor a Farmer” – USD 847 Each
Each donation of USD 847 empowers one farmer for a full year with everything they need to thrive in beekeeping.
- 10 modern beehives (Langstroth type)
- Construction of a standard apiary
- Comprehensive insurance for the farmer and apiary
- Training and capacity building in modern apiculture, hive management, and honey harvesting
- Farm management support for 12 months by PAP(K) agricultural officers
- Guaranteed market access through the PAP(K) Cooperative
- Honey processing and packaging at the PAP(K) Honey Centre
The Impact
Each sponsorship creates a direct and measurable impact:
- Creates 1 new rural job and supports a family
- Generates sustainable annual income through honey and wax sales
- Promotes environmental conservation through pollination and reduced land degradation
- Builds a self-sustaining community model — funds recovered from honey sales are reinvested to sponsor new farmers every year
The Scale of Change
Phase Wards Covered Farmers Estimated Cost (USD)
Phase 1 12 1,200 1,016,400
Phase 2 12 1,200 1,016,400
Phase 3 11 1,100 932,000
Total Program 35 Wards 3,500 ≈ 2,964,800
Sustainability
To ensure long-term impact:
- All farmers will join the PAP(K) Cooperative, managing production, aggregation, and marketing.
- The PAP(K) Honey Processing and Packaging Centre will add value, brand, and sell products across Kenya and export markets.
- Income from honey and wax will sustain operations and fund new farmer sponsorships in subsequent years.
Join Us
At PAP–Kenya, we believe real transformation happens when communities, governments, and global partners work hand in hand.
We invite development agencies, donors, corporate foundations, research institutions, and civil society organizations to collaborate in advancing sustainable livelihoods and inclusive growth.
Contact Us
Email:info@papkenya.org
Phone: +254 (0)7xx xxx xxx
Address: [Insert physical address]
Website:www.papkenya.org
